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Pogba has been agitating for a move away from the club this season. He initially wished to join Real's eternal rivals Barcelona last summer after his agent Mino Raiola had negotiated a move to the Nou Camp, but United chief Ed Woodward refused to consider selling.

United's public stance is that they do not wish to sell with Woodward keen to keep the France international due to his mass commercial appeal. Yet, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may feel differently about retaining a player who doesn't wish to be at the club.

Real are hoping to offer £100m for Pogba as manager Zinedine Zidane looks to overhaul his squad. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard is another target hence why they can't afford Pogba at £160m - especially if they struggle to sell unwanted players such as James Rodriguez, Isco and Gareth Bale.

However, that is unlikely to wash with the Red Devils with Pogba contracted for another two years and the club having an option to extend his deal by another 12 months to June 2022.

Real's pursuit of Eden Hazard too, means that they hope they can do a £100m deal for Pogba

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may consider selling Pogba if his heart isn't with the club any more

Despite scoring 13 goals and providing nine assists in the Premier League this season, Pogba has endured a mixed campaign. His public fallout with Jose Mourinho saw him stripped of vice-captaincy and dropped to the bench earlier in the season before the Portuguese was sacked in December. Solskjaer's arrival coincided with a return to form but he and the club have been on a miserable run since March - winning just two of their 11 matches in all competitions.

Sunday's 1-1 draw at already-relegated Huddersfield condemned United to Europa League football next year - meaning they have finished outside the top four for the fourth time in six seasons.

That scenario means Pogba will miss out on a £1.875m Champions League qualification bonus, although it is understood that would be partly offset by a rise in his basic salary.

Pogba spectacularly fell out with former United boss Jose Mourinho earlier this season